Lake district dj stages creative 24-hour protest against sewage pollution using chart music

A radio DJ in England’s Lake District is taking a uniquely creative approach to environmental activism by staging a 24-hour broadcasting marathon to protest sewage pollution in the region’s pristine waterways. Lee Durrant of Lake District Radio will spend an entire day playing songs that peaked at number 2 on the UK charts – cleverly using musical “number twos” to draw attention to the literal “number twos” contaminating local waters.

The protest highlights ongoing concerns about sewage discharge into Windermere and other Lake District waterways, a problem that has plagued many of Britain’s rivers and lakes. Raw sewage releases have become increasingly common due to aging infrastructure and controversial water company practices, threatening both aquatic ecosystems and public health in areas that depend heavily on tourism and recreation.

Durrant’s musical protest transforms environmental advocacy into entertainment, using the symbolic connection between chart positions and waste to engage listeners who might otherwise tune out traditional environmental messaging. The Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its natural beauty, has been particularly affected by water quality issues that threaten its ecological integrity and tourism economy.

This innovative form of environmental protest demonstrates how activists are finding new ways to capture public attention on critical issues. By combining humor, music, and environmental awareness, the DJ hopes to amplify concerns about water pollution and pressure authorities to take stronger action against sewage discharge in one of England’s most treasured natural landscapes.